Category Archives: Iceland
Iceland’s Message to Greece and the World
Few countries were hit as hard as Iceland was in the 2008 financial collapse. It is a small country of 320,000. When the collapse came in 2008, $85 billion was lost in bank defaults. Here is a summary of the … Continue reading
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Icelandic MP Moves Boulder so Elves can Live Next to His Home
Every once in a while something comes along that seems to be a well-placed joke or well-written satire. That would appear to be the case with Icelandic MP Árni Johnsen. Many Icelanders have a fondness and belief in elves. Johnsen … Continue reading
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Icelandic Town Officials Refuse to Appease Elves; Residents take Action Themselves
For some reason, I thought Iceland was a bit more twenty-first century than this. Those running the government in Bolungarvik deserve some credit though. They didn’t buckle under to demands that the local government apologize to elves. Yes, that is … Continue reading
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Iceland Considering Prescription-Only Cigarettes
Along with high taxes, Iceland has already imposed stiff regulations on where people may smoke. With health warnings, smoking has dropped from 30% to 15% on the island nation in the last 20 years. Officials are now considering putting in … Continue reading
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Iceland Crowdsources a New Constitution
When Iceland achieved its independence from Denmark in 1944, it basically lifted the Danish constitution and changed “king” to “president.” Iceland wants to update that document. The country is currently drafting a new constitution, but not with the typical behind … Continue reading
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Reykjavik’s Mayor Dresses In Drag For Gay Parade
It is not often that a mayor dresses in drag, but Reykjavik’s comedian-turned-mayor Jon Gnarr appeared at Iceland’s annual gay parade with a wig, dress and buxomly appearance. “The mayor unfortunately could not attend himself,” the mayor said with a straight … Continue reading
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Iceland Looks To Become World Center For Freedom Of Expression
Iceland is on the verge of becoming the center of free expression in the world. The Icelandic Modern Media Initiative, known as IMMI, proposes to make Iceland a haven for journalists, bloggers and whistleblowers. IMMI passed the parliament without a … Continue reading
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Icelanders Elect New Party That Promises Free Towels And A Polar Bear
Few nations were hit as hard as Iceland when the world’s economy turned down in 2008. The country’s banks were decimated. Icelanders carry a mountain a debt. It will take decades for them to pay back the billions owed to … Continue reading
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Icelanders Question Their Responsibility To Pay Back Bad Bank Loans
Massive protests in the tiny Atlantic Ocean nation of Iceland have caused its President to issue only the second presidential veto in 66 years of Democratic rule. Iceland’s banks were deeply involved in the questionable lending practices that led up to … Continue reading
Despite Palin’s Denial, She Has Met With A Foreign Leader As Governor
Over the last month, Sarah Palin has been roundly criticized for her lack of foreign policy experience. During the Charlie Gibson interview, she told Gibson that she had never met a foreign leader. However, Bill McAllister, Palin’s press secretary, has … Continue reading
